BPL 2025-26: Predicting the top 3 player battles of match 12

Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders will clash in match 12 of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2025-26) tournament on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet.

Dhaka Capitals have participated in three games and have just two points after winning one game and losing two. The Rangpur Riders have also participated in two games and have two points after winning one and losing one.

Here are the predicted top 3 player battles of match 12 of BPL 2025-26:

Usman Khan vs Mustafizur Rahman

Usman Khan has slammed 60 runs at a strike rate of 133.33 in the three games he has played in this BPL 2025-26. Usman Khan has shown his amazing ability to score quickly for the Pakistan and UAE teams and in the Pakistan Super League. He is nimble on his feet against spinners and uses the pace of fast bowlers to his advantage.

Mustafizur Rahman has three wickets in two games of this edition of the BPL. Mustafizur is the best counter for Usman, as the left-arm pacer has the best pace variations in the world. Mustafizur also uses the pitch to his advantage by pitching the ball into the turf and making life difficult for the batter.

Dawid Malan vs Taskin Ahmed

Dawid Malan hammered 114 runs at a strike rate of 116.32 in two games, with the best score of 63* in this BPL 2025-26 tournament. Malan has adapted well to Bangladesh pitches and usually takes on the pacers in the powerplay overs to maximise the scoring. He is also good against spinners but prefers pacers.

Taskin Ahmed has picked one wicket in two games thus far. Taskin is one of the fastest pacers in Bangladesh and has plenty of experience under his belt. He knows when to bowl a slower ball or a yorker or a bouncer, and Malan will have a good challenge on his hands.

Shamim Hossain vs Faheem Ashraf

Shamim Hossain has made 102 runs at a strike rate of 161.90 in three games, with a best score of 81*. Shamim is touted as Bangladesh’s best finisher in T20Is ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, and he has to live up to the reputation. He has shown glimpses of form but would want to do more.

Faheem Ashraf has excelled with eight wickets at an economy of 7.65 in two BPL games this season with best bowling figures of 5/17. He has the experience of bowling on slow and low pitches at home in Pakistan, and he has fared well in the Bangladesh Premier League as well. He will be the one to stop Shamim from teeing off in the last few overs.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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